The Esquire x Trunk Club Fall 2013 Collection

Seven style essentials made just for Esquire. And you.

Seven style essentials made just for Esquire. And you.

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The L.B.M. 1911 Jacket

The L.B.M. 1911 Jacket

"L.B.M. 1911 did the impossible in America, making one of those unlined Italian jackets we all like to whitter on about — and wear — all year round, at a price that won't scare the horses. It's high of armhole, slim of sleeve, entirely without internal means of support, and finished with the right degree of Italianate detailing: patch pockets, pick-stitched lapels, and a mysterious white buttonhole thingie to guard against the evil eye. It's just what the modern male with an eye to relaxed style needs, yet it's cut well enough that, when you slip it on, you feel dressed enough for a meeting or an upgrade. The skill of course is in the cutting, something Luigi Bianchi Mantova, its maker, knows a thing or three about. But the real breakthrough for L.B.M. is the price ($595). Pair it with slim chinos or dark jeans, dress it up with a tie or down with a T-shirt. Whichever way you cut it, the L.B.M. jacket will serve you well and long. Buy one, and then go and get another one next season." — Nick Sullivan

The Bespoken Dress Shirt

The Bespoken Dress Shirt

When you're looking to add a little extra life to a tailored look, there are a lot of options. But one of our favorites is bringing in some pattern with your shirt. It speaks to your sense of confidence, for one. It looks good, for another. That's why we're offering up this understated plaid dress shirt from Bespoken as part of our collection with Trunk Club. Inspired by a vintage fabric from the archives at famed English shirt makers Turnbull & Asser, it's something you'll reach for time and again this fall (and spring, and summer, and... you get it).

And did we mention the quality? No? Well, let's let Bespoken co-founder and co-designer Liam Fayed handle that one. "This shirt was handcrafted in England, where more than 450 years of experience goes into the making of it," Fayed explains. "During production it passes through the hands of 16 different people and 36 separate processes. The fabric chosen for this collaboration was exclusively hand-picked from the archives for Trunk Club, dates back to 1885, and was woven in Italy." Or, to put it another way: This is a damn nice shirt.

The L.B.M. 1911 Jacket

"L.B.M. 1911 did the impossible in America, making one of those unlined Italian jackets we all like to whitter on about — and wear — all year round, at a price that won't scare the horses. It's high of armhole, slim of sleeve, entirely without internal means of support, and finished with the right degree of Italianate detailing: patch pockets, pick-stitched lapels, and a mysterious white buttonhole thingie to guard against the evil eye. It's just what the modern male with an eye to relaxed style needs, yet it's cut well enough that, when you slip it on, you feel dressed enough for a meeting or an upgrade. The skill of course is in the cutting, something Luigi Bianchi Mantova, its maker, knows a thing or three about. But the real breakthrough for L.B.M. is the price ($595). Pair it with slim chinos or dark jeans, dress it up with a tie or down with a T-shirt. Whichever way you cut it, the L.B.M. jacket will serve you well and long. Buy one, and then go and get another one next season." — Nick Sullivan

The Bespoken Dress Shirt

When you're looking to add a little extra life to a tailored look, there are a lot of options. But one of our favorites is bringing in some pattern with your shirt. It speaks to your sense of confidence, for one. It looks good, for another. That's why we're offering up this understated plaid dress shirt from Bespoken as part of our collection with Trunk Club. Inspired by a vintage fabric from the archives at famed English shirt makers Turnbull & Asser, it's something you'll reach for time and again this fall (and spring, and summer, and... you get it).

And did we mention the quality? No? Well, let's let Bespoken co-founder and co-designer Liam Fayed handle that one. "This shirt was handcrafted in England, where more than 450 years of experience goes into the making of it," Fayed explains. "During production it passes through the hands of 16 different people and 36 separate processes. The fabric chosen for this collaboration was exclusively hand-picked from the archives for Trunk Club, dates back to 1885, and was woven in Italy." Or, to put it another way: This is a damn nice shirt.

The Billy Reid Peacoat

Too early to start prepping for the cold weather? Not a chance. Enjoy these beautiful days while you can, but remember, as any character on Game of Thrones can tell you: Winter is coming. Which means you need a coat. More specifically, you need a peacoat. Even more specifically, you need this one from Billy Reid.

"This is a piece we've built into the collection for several years," Reid tells us. And if Reid trusts it year in and year out, we do too (especially when you consider the fact that the peacoat has been around for nearly 300 years). Plus, beyond style, it's a garment that has purpose. That purpose being to, you know, keep you warm. "The fabric is a hearty yet comfortable wool that's built to last and can be worn often with very little pilling," Reid continues. "The fit is trim, but still layerable, and we added leather touches to to hidden spots — under the collar and under pockets — and the buttons are made of real horn. It's a coat that we'll have in our collection for years to come." Need any more convincing? No? That's what we thought.

The AG Cotton Chinos

While most jeans are made of twill weaves, these pants are made of a spongier and stretchier blend of cotton and elastane. What that means is that they feel great and fit even better. AG has made their name on perfecting the cut of their trousers — not too skinny and not too loose — and this lightweight, dark-wash model is the perfect example. If you don't already have a pair, you need one. And if you do, well you probably need another (for laundry day). Oh, and it sure doesn't hurt that they're excellent dinner companions.

The Barbour Vest

This vest has all the regged utility and warmth you'd expect from a brand that outfitted Steve McQueen in his iconic motorcycle jackets, and its bold oxblood color and detailing distinguish it from everyday outerwear. Sure, you could wear it layered with a (Barbour?) coat to keep warm when temperatures really dip this winter, or simply toss it on over a shirt for a brisk fall evening. But why not mix it up a bit, too? Try it over a sport coat when it's cold, but not so cold as to require a topcoat. It'll fend off the chill, yes, but it'll also give you a rakish Italian vibe (just, you know, by way of Britain).

The Gant Rugger Shirt

Before it even leaves the factory, this shirt is washed and tumbled so that it feels lived in and loved before you even put it on. "It's the kind of versatile shirt every dude should have in their closet," says Gant creative director Christopher Bastin. "You just can't go wrong with it. Put it on, wear it in, and wash it out."

For this design, exclusive to our Trunk Club collaboration, Bastin uses a soft twill that feels deceptively like flannel. Offered in Rugger's iconic "Hugger" fit, the button-up also features the kind of thoughtfulness that fans of the brand are familiar with: spread collar, locker loop, chest pocket, and mother of pearl buttons. Which is to say that while this may be categorized as a "casual" shirt, that doesn't mean that every last detail wasn't considered.

The Vince Cable-Knit Sweater

Cable-knit. Shawl-collar. Wool. This sweater takes all three and combines them in an all-purpose shade of gray, which means it works as well for a weekend outdoors as it does for a day at the (somewhat laid-back) office. With fall right around the corner, it's time to start considering how you'll be layering up in the coming months. And whether over a button-up or under a peacoat, this sweater won't just keep you warm, it'll also make you look like a million bucks. Of course, it costs a hell of a lot less than that. $999,725 less, actually (that's $275, if you're not a math person). And if you win our Twitter giveaway, it'll cost you nothing. Either way, it's a damn good deal.